Tottenham want Jan Oblak and the Atletico Madrid star is really interested in making a big move to the Premier League.
Tottenham haven’t really had to worry about a first-choice goalkeeper for 10 years now.
Hugo Lloris arrived from Lyon back in 2012 and has emerged as one of Tottenham’s best-ever goalkeepers in the last decade.
Others have come in to back him up, such as Michel Vorm, Paulo Gazzaniga, Joe Hart, Pierluigi Gollini and Fraser Forster, but without really challenging for the number one jersey.
Lloris is 36 in December though and Tottenham are now weighing up options to replace the Frenchman next summer.
Tottenham want Jan Oblak
An exciting name has emerged with the London Evening Standard reporting that Tottenham are very interested in signing Atletico Madrid stopper Jan Oblak.
It’s suggested that Tottenham have already sounded out Oblak about a potential move to North London in 2023.
Oblak is under contract until 2028, meaning Tottenham would have to cough up a huge fee, but Atletico seem willing to let Oblak go.
The Slovenian is one of the top goalkeepers in the world and this would mark a huge coup for Tottenham if they can pull off a deal.
Tottenham have now received more encouragement about a potential deal with 90Min claiming that Oblak is really interested in joining an English club.
The problem with that is other clubs fancy Oblak too with Chelsea and Manchester United ready to battle Tottenham for his signature.
Hailed as the Lionel Messi of goalkeepers by Diego Simeone, Oblak is an elite, high profile player who would arguably offer an immediate upgrade on Lloris.
That’s the kind of move Antonio Conte will be looking for Tottenham to make down the line and Spurs are at least exploring the possibility of a deal for Oblak.
Tottenham need to pounce on Oblak’s desire to play in England and really push for a deal, potentially giving themselves a world-class Lloris successor.
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